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Associated Press
03-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
RBA Launches Chemical Platform To Support Risk-Based Due Diligence in Global Supply Chains
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 3, 2025 /3BL/ - The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) today announced the launch of its Chemical Platform, which helps companies identify, assess, and manage chemical management risks within their global supply chains. The RBA Chemical Platform is a chemical data collection, assessment, and reporting platform to identify chemicals of concern within supply chains, evaluate compliance with restricted substance requirements, analyze chemical management risks at facilities, and enable risk-based chemical management due diligence. The platform will enable RBA members and their suppliers to prioritize chemical management risks, mitigate worker exposures to toxic substances, strengthen environmental sustainability, and drive continuous improvement over time. 'Companies face growing expectations to proactively manage and address chemical management risks throughout their supply chains,' said Holly Evans, Senior Vice President, Environmental Policy and Legal Affairs, Responsible Business Alliance. 'The RBA Chemical Platform, which is the result of collaborative engagement with members and external stakeholders, will help companies conduct chemical management due diligence on significant risks.' Key benefits of the RBA Chemical Platform include chemical data collection and reporting, risk scorecards, and chemical screening. Chemical Data Collection and Reporting: The platform provides a standardized approach for rapid and controlled collection of chemical consumption data, including chemicals in products, manufacturing process chemicals, and more. Facilities can populate their chemical inventories, define their product lines, add chemical product consumption information, assess occupational health risks, and report data to customers and stakeholders. Risk Scorecards: The platform assigns overall risk scores to each facility based on chemical product usage and control data. Companies can develop customized facility-, company- and supply chain-level risk scorecards to summarize chemical consumption data and qualitative worker exposure risks into overall risk scores. This enables ranking and prioritization of chemical management risks among supply chain facilities for conducting risk-based due diligence. Chemical Screening: The platform enables companies to screen their facilities' chemical inventories against numerous chemicals of concern lists to identify and assess conformance with various regulatory requirements, voluntary initiatives, ecolabel criteria, and material restrictions. Users can add their own unique restricted substances lists (RSLs) and manufacturing RSLs (MRSLs) for supply chain facilities to provide assurance against various material restrictions. The platform enables standardized collection of chemical usage and control data with a centralized chemical product database, an automated Safety Data Sheet (SDS) parsing feature, customizable facility product line configurations, and roundtrip API integration with RBA-Online, the RBA's online data management system designed to help companies manage and share sustainability data. Learn more about the Chemical Platform on the RBA website and contact [email protected] for additional information. About the Responsible Business AllianceThe Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) is a mission-driven organization comprised of leading companies dedicated to responsible business conduct in their global supply chains. The RBA has a Code of Conduct and a range of programs, training and assessment tools to support continuous improvement. The organization has a global footprint, with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. The RBA and its Responsible Minerals, Labor and Factory Initiatives have more than 600 members with combined annual revenues of greater than $8 trillion, directly employing over 21.5 million people, with products manufactured in more than 120 countries. For more information, visit Media ContactJarrett Bens, Senior Director of CommunicationsResponsible Business AlliancePhone: +1 571.858.5721 [email protected]
Associated Press
28-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Network Effect ATL Presented by Renaissance94 and 3BL Brought Together Unlikely Allies
ATLANTA, May 28, 2025 /3BL/ - Renaissance94, a global social impact organization advancing climate resilience and equitable sustainability, joined forces with leading sustainability communications firm 3BL to host Network Effect ATL—a half-day event designed to catalyze bold conversations and intentional partnerships. Held at the Southern Company Conference Center in Atlanta, this dynamic gathering marked a powerful close to April's Earth Month. More than two dozen leaders and innovators representing Atlanta's businesses, brands, sports teams, fashion, technology, and civic organizations gathered for focused discussions on all aspects of climate resilience from 'the Atlanta Way' to the power of culture as a vehicle for climate engagement to the importance of having those difficult conversations with unlikely allies to make forward progress. 'Thanks to our partnership with 3BL, Network Effect ATL united leaders from across industries and sectors to share solutions beyond conventional thinking,' said Daniel Blackman, founder of Renaissance94. 'Atlanta has always driven meaningful change, and these intentional conversations benefit communities far beyond our city limits. Because intentional impact happens when we use our collective influence to address today's challenges while safeguarding tomorrow's possibilities.' Featured on stage:City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Sustainability, Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena, Atlanta Dream WNBA, ABB's electrification of NASCAR, Aflac, Broadway Unlocked, Climate Solutionist Maya Penn, Kimberly Clark Professional, Klean Energy Kulture, Morehouse College Center for Sustainability and Innovation, Red Bull, Southern Company, Technology Association of Georgia, TheSharedWorld, Brand + Purpose, The Nature Conservancy, Thompson Hine, Truist Foundation, 3BL, and Renaissance94. 'Helping leading organizations turn their impact into powerful communications that drive business results is the most rewarding part of what we do at 3BL. Network Effect ATL was a reminder that when bold ideas meet shared values, real progress follows. We're grateful to work alongside partners who are committed to turning purpose into action—and results,' noted Chris Cutino, Chief Revenue Officer of 3BL. Through the leadership of Renaissance94 and 3BL, Network Effect ATL was more than a series of panel discussions–it was a cultural catalyst for 'intentional conversations' and 'intentional impact.' The momentum doesn't stop here. Stay connected as Renaissance94 and 3BL continue building bridges to accelerate 'intentional impact' in 2025. And, check out the #NetworkEffectATL conversations on LinkedIn! About Renaissance94Renaissance94 is a global social impact organization dedicated to advancing climate resilience and a just transition to a sustainable future. Led by Daniel Blackman, Ren94 drives transformational change by uniting corporations, nonprofits, philanthropists, artists, athletes, activists, and civic leaders. The organization creates measurable, cross-sector impact through convenings, storytelling, and strategic Renaissance94 on LinkedIn and Instagram. About 3BL3BL transforms impact and sustainability initiatives into business advantages. Since 2009, we've helped 1,500+ organizations—from Fortune 500s to NGOs—connect purpose with performance. Our proprietary platform delivers targeted distribution, strategic insights, and measurable analytics, while our media division TriplePundit provides solutions-focused journalism and brand storytelling support. Learn more at Media Contact:Lynne FildermanSenior Advisor, Public-Private Partnerships Network Effect ATL [email protected] Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Renaissance94
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ACCP Releases 2025 Making the Case Toolkit Communicating the Business Case for Corporate Social Impact Programs & Initiatives
WASHINGTON, May 15, 2025 /3BL/ - The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) today announced the release of its 6th Annual Making the Case for Corporate Social Impact Toolkit —a must-have resource for corporate social impact professionals navigating the complex and evolving landscape of corporate responsibility. Developed to support practitioners in building internal alignment, securing resources, and demonstrating business value, this year's toolkit includes new data, messaging frameworks, and scenario-based guidance grounded in the latest research and stakeholder insights. 'Corporate social impact professionals face unprecedented pressure to demonstrate the tangible business value of their work and programs,' said Andrea Wood, President & CEO of ACCP. 'This toolkit arms practitioners with robust data and a strategic message framework to advocate for their work and clearly align with business goals.' The 2025 toolkit includes data that supports the following: The 2025 edition also introduces new content to help practitioners manage rising scrutiny and risk while staying true to company values. Access the Toolkit The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) is the preeminent membership organization advancing the practice of corporate social impact. ACCP increases the effectiveness of corporate social impact professionals and their companies by sharing knowledge, fostering solutions, and cultivating inclusive and supportive peer communities. ACCP amplifies the voices of its practitioner network to elevate strategies that work, provide innovative solutions, and expand impact. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals ACCP
Associated Press
19-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Evolving Sustainability Workforce: What's Changing and How Companies Can Adapt
NORTHAMPTON, Mass., March 19, 2025 /3BL/ - In the latest episode of What the...?, 3BL takes an in-depth look at how Gen Z's evolving expectations are reshaping the workforce, and how companies can adapt to attract and retain this new generation of professionals. With over 85% of Gen Z workers prioritizing purpose in their careers, employers must move beyond traditional incentives and create environments where young talent can connect their work to a greater mission. In this episode, Karen Johns, CEO of Net Impact, offers strategic insights on how businesses can engage this emerging workforce and build an environment that fosters both personal fulfillment and professional growth. As Johns puts it, 'Gen Z doesn't just want a paycheck—they want to know their work matters.' Watch the full episode here. About 3BL 3BL is the leading sustainability and social impact communications partner, connecting organizations' stories of purpose and progress with the audiences who matter most. 3BL partners with over 1,500 companies – from global corporations and mid-sized enterprises to NGOs and nonprofits – to elevate their reputations as players in the world of responsible business. We do this through unrivaled news and content distribution, bespoke storytelling support, and our digital media division, TriplePundit.
Associated Press
04-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
2025 Is the Year of the Individual – New Research Highlights the Power Shift in Social and Environmental Impact
NORTHAMPTON, Mass., February 4, 2025 /3BL/ - A new national study from 3BL, in partnership with TriplePundit and Glow, reveals a striking trend shaping the sustainability and social impact landscape in 2025: the growing role of individual action. According to the research, 36% of Americans believe individuals—not government or business—will drive the most positive impact on social and environmental issues this year. This sentiment is even stronger among highly engaged sustainability consumers, rising to 41%. As organizations navigate evolving regulations and stakeholder expectations, public demand for corporate responsibility remains steady across political lines. The study found that while institutional frameworks may shift, Americans continue to expect meaningful action from the businesses they support. Key Consumer Trends The 3Bs of Impact Communications: A Framework for Businesses To help organizations align with shifting expectations, 3BL introduces the 3Bs of Impact Communications: For more details and to access the full report, visit here. About 3BL 3BL is the leading sustainability and social impact communications partner, connecting organizations' stories of purpose and progress with the audiences who matter most. 3BL partners with over 1,500 companies – from global corporations and mid-sized enterprises to NGOs and nonprofits – to elevate their reputations as players in the world of responsible business. We do this through unrivaled news and content distribution, bespoke storytelling support, and our digital media division, TriplePundit.
